Title I, STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT (Ch. 1 - 38D)

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.30 28E.30 Agreement for law enforcement administrative services. A county and a city within the county may enter into an agreement to provide administrative services through the county sheriff to the city for its police department. In…

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.31 28E.31 Emergency services — contracts for mutual aid. 1. A municipality’s fire department that agrees to provide for mutual aid regarding emergency services shall do so in writing. The contracts that are agreed upon may provide for…

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.32 28E.32 Emergency services agreements. 1. A municipality that agrees to provide fire protection service or emergency medical service for another municipality shall do so in writing. 2. The written agreement shall state the purposes …

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.35 28E.35 Definitions. As used in this subchapter unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Community cluster” means a cooperative community unit established pursuant to this chapter for the joint exercise of powers by two or more go…

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.36 28E.36 Establishment of community cluster. Two or more governmental units located in the state may establish a community cluster by entering into an agreement for the joint exercise of powers pursuant to this chapter to make more e…

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.37 28E.37 Designation of townships. A county entering into an agreement to establish a community cluster may limit the area of the county included in the community cluster to designated townships. 90 Acts, ch 1200, §3 Wed Dec 10 22:15…

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.38 28E.38 Revenue sharing. The agreement establishing a community cluster may provide for the sharing of revenues by the governmental units forming the community cluster. 90 Acts, ch 1200, §4 Wed Dec 10 22:15:22 2025 Iowa Code 2026, S…

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1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.40 28E.40 Regional metropolitan service area. Two or more contiguous counties, cities, or cities and counties may establish a regional metropolitan service area to provide for the joint delivery of services by an agreement under this …

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.41 28E.41 Joint county, city, fire district, and school district buildings. 1. A county, city, fire district, or school district, which has areas within its boundaries which overlap areas within the boundaries of another county, city,…

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.42 28E.42 Joint issuance of school district or fire district bonds. It is the intent of the general assembly to encourage school districts or fire districts to jointly issue general obligation bonds to fund separate projects proposed …

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.5 28E.5 Specifications. Any such agreement shall specify the following: 1. Its duration. 2. The precise organization, composition and nature of any separate legal or administrative entity created thereby together with the powers deleg…

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.6 28E.6 Additional provisions. 1. If the agreement does not establish a separate legal entity to conduct the joint or cooperative undertaking, the agreement shall also include: a. Provision for an administrator or a joint board respon…

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.7 28E.7 Obligations not excused. An agreement made pursuant to this chapter shall not relieve any public agency of any obligation or responsibility imposed upon it by law except that to the extent of actual and timely performance of t…

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.8 28E.8 Filing with secretary of state. 1. a. Before entry into force, an agreement made pursuant to this chapter shall be filed, in an electronic format, with the secretary of state in a manner specified by the secretary of state. b.…

1 JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS, §28E.9 28E.9 Status of interstate agreement. 1. If an agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter is between or among one or more public agencies of this state and one or more public agencies of another state or of the United States, t…

1 JOINT FINANCING OF PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES, §28F.1 28F.1 Scope of chapter — limitations. 1. This chapter provides a means for the joint financing by public agencies of works or facilities useful and necessary for the collection, treatment, purification, and disposal in a sa…

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1 JOINT FINANCING OF PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES, §28F.11 28F.11 Eminent domain. Any public agency participating in an agreement authorizing the joint exercise of governmental powers pursuant to this chapter may exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire interests in propert…

1 JOINT FINANCING OF PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES, §28F.12 28F.12 Additional powers of the entity. 1. If the entity is comprised solely of cities, counties, and sanitary districts established under chapter 358, or any combination thereof, the entity shall have in addition to all t…

1 JOINT FINANCING OF PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES, §28F.13 28F.13 Laws applicable. An entity created to carry out an agreement authorizing the joint exercise of the powers enumerated in section 28F.1 with regard to electric power facilities shall be subject to the provisions of ch…

1 JOINT FINANCING OF PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES, §28F.14 28F.14 Hydroelectric utilities — eminent domain — contracts. 1. As used in this section, “hydroelectric utility” means an entity comprised of any number of public agencies or entities created to carry out an agreement auth…

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1 JOINT FINANCING OF PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES, §28F.4 28F.4 Use of proceeds — negotiability. Revenue bonds may be issued, as provided in section 28F.3, to provide all or any part of the funds required to finance the cost of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repair…

1 JOINT FINANCING OF PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES, §28F.5 28F.5 Source of payment — rates and charges, pledge of revenues. 1. An entity shall have the power to pledge all or part of the net revenues of a project or projects to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bo…

1 JOINT FINANCING OF PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES, §28F.6 28F.6 Bonds not debts of the public agencies. The principal of and interest on the bonds issued by an entity under the provisions of this chapter shall be payable solely from and secured by the net revenues of the project o…

1 JOINT FINANCING OF PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES, §28F.7 28F.7 Construction and operation of project. 1. An entity shall operate, maintain and preserve a project in good repair and working order, and shall construct and operate the project in an efficient and economical manner, p…

1 JOINT FINANCING OF PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES, §28F.8 28F.8 Details of revenue bonds. Revenue bonds issued pursuant to this chapter shall bear interest at rates not exceeding those permitted by chapter 74A for revenue bonds issued by a city, may be in one or more series, may b…

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1 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES, §28G.1 28G.1 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to allow two or more local governments to form a public service monopoly when they find that a public service monopoly is an effective means to protect the public health and welfare, an…

1 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES, §28G.2 28G.2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Private agency” means a private agency as defined in section 28E.2. 2. “Recyclable materials” means those materials separated by a person from s…

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1 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES, §28G.4 28G.4 Powers of entity. A legal entity created pursuant to chapter 28E and operating under this chapter has all the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities of local governments relating to the purpose for which it is created. A …

1 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES, §28G.5 28G.5 Revenue bonds. A legal entity operating under this chapter may issue bonds as provided under chapter 28F for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, equipping, and furnishing of a solid w…

1 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES, §28G.6 28G.6 Annual report. A legal entity created pursuant to chapter 28E and operating under this chapter shall report annually to the department of natural resources. The report shall include information on permits, licenses or franchi…

1 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES, §28G.7 28G.7 Obligations not excused. This chapter does not exempt a legal entity from obtaining any approval, permit or license otherwise required by ordinance or state law. 84 Acts, ch 1039, §7 Wed Dec 10 22:15:34 2025 Iowa Code 2026, S…

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1 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES, §28G.9 28G.9 Nonapplicability. Chapter 553 does not apply to a legal entity operating under this chapter. 84 Acts, ch 1039, §9 Wed Dec 10 22:15:34 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 28G.9 (16, 0)…

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1 COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENTS, §28H.2 28H.2 Work program — coordination. 1. Each council of governments shall adopt each year a work program to establish guidelines for delivery of services and activities to communities in the area. The work program shall include but is not limited t…

1 COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENTS, §28H.3 28H.3 Duties. A council of governments shall perform, but is not limited to, the following duties: 1. Provide planning services or technical assistance to the region defined in section 28H.1. 2. Coordinate regional community development planning …

1 COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENTS, §28H.4 28H.4 Membership — liability of members. 1. Membership, appointments, and terms of office shall be governed by bylaws adopted by each council of governments. 2. A director, officer, employee, member, trustee, or volunteer of a council of governme…

1 COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENTS, §28H.5 28H.5 Agreements with other agencies. A council of governments shall be considered a public agency for the purpose of chapter 28E. A council of governments may enter into an agreement under chapter 28E with another council of governments, communi…

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1 METROPOLITAN OR REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS, §28I.2 28I.2 Membership. The commission shall have not less than five members, appointed by the governing bodies of the area served by the commission. A majority of the members of the commission may be citizens who hold no other pu…

1 METROPOLITAN OR REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS, §28I.3 28I.3 Organization. The joint planning commission shall elect one of its members as chairperson who shall serve for one year or until the chairperson is reelected or the chairperson’s successor is elected. The commission sha…

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1 METROPOLITAN OR REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS, §28I.5 28I.5 Plans distributed. Copies of the plan or plans and amendments or revisions of a plan or plans prepared by a commission may be transmitted by the commission to the chief administrative officers, the legislative bodies, …